High-profile Cape Town taxi boss arrested in Pretoria
A high-profile Cape Town taxi boss who has been linked to various serious crimes is expected to appear in the Pretoria Central Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
PICTURE: PixabayAccording to police, the charges range between extortion,
fraud, intimidation, murder, attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed
firearm.
Western Cape police spokesperson, F.C van Wyk said, the
suspect was moving between the Eastern Cape, East London and Pretoria.
‘’On 2023-12-10 at about 06:00, a joint operation was held
between Western Cape Provincial Detectives, Pretoria National Intervention
Unit, Eastern Cape and Head Office Crime Intelligence… Detailed investigation
and following up on intelligence, led the SAPS members to a premises in Metro
Park Parrow Mound, East Silver Lakes, Pretoria where he was hiding to evade
arrest,’’ said Captain F.C van Wyk.
Van Wyk said the adult man was identified as the prime
suspect and arrested on the various warrants of arrests for a Nyanga murder and
double attempted murder case which was issued against the perpetrator. He added
that further warrants issued were for a Mfuleni case of possession of an
unlicensed firearm and an Ocean View matter, impersonating a police official.
‘’SAPS members worked around the clock to follow up
information received and to secure the arrest which also led to the successful
confiscation of one 9mm Glock pistol with 15 rounds, laptops, cellular
telephones a white Ford Ranger and vehicle documents,’’ said
Captain F.C van Wyk.
The suspect will be charged for the possession of an unlicensed
firearm and ammunition.
Done by: Esobusi Mkangelwa
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